NEW TOUR | University of Washington Advanced Composites Center (ACC)

SAMPE 2026 attendees are invited behind the scenes at the University of Washington Advanced Composites Center (ACC) for an inside look at how digital engineering, AI, and advanced automation are reshaping composite manufacturing.

This exclusive tour highlights the ACC’s state-of-the-art research and production capabilities, where robotic automated fiber placement, advanced additive manufacturing, and comprehensive testing and characterization labs come together with integrated digital design workflows. You’ll see how data, simulation, and smart automation are accelerating the path from concept to production—enabling high-rate, cost-efficient, and more sustainable composite solutions.

Attendees will also gain perspective on the powerful collaboration between academia and industry partners that fuels innovation at the ACC, translating cutting-edge research into practical manufacturing advancements.

Tour Details

• Location: Seattle, Washington

• Date/Time: Monday, April 27, 2026, 1:00 PM

• Cost: Included with Premium Conference badge; $75 for all other badge types

Join this tour to experience where the future of composite manufacturing is being built—right here in Seattle. REGISTER TODAY to book your spot on this tour!